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Set in the (fictional) 99th Precinct of the New York City Police Department in Brooklyn, the series follows a precinct team of a diverse group of detectives, including Jake Peralta, a gifted but immature detective, who is told he must grow up and "respect the badge" by his new, no-nonsense captain, Captain Ray Holt.

"Raymond "Ray" Jacob Holt & Kevin Cozner
The straight-laced captain Ray Holt found love in the equally stone-faced Kevin Costner.... no, no, not Costner. Kevin isn't particularly fond of the nine-nine, mostly due to the racism and homophobia Ray has faced in his career but he supports him anyway. The fact that these two characters are gay has never really made a big deal in the series, which is a refreshing portrayal, particularly in comedy. Being vulnerable 'ti in the seemingly unshakable Ray p"

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Viewed: Season 5
Season 5 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine is notable for a number of reasons. It not only broke the internet for its genuinely brilliant cold opening involving a line-up of criminals singing the Backstreet Boys, it also threatened to be the show's swansong after Fox pulled the plug following years of declining ratings. Luckily, however, it found a new home and will return for a sixth season. At this point, we can consider any new season of this show a gift, and season 5 is another mightil"